62% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy28%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shandon Park Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Shandon Park Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shandon Park Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.2
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shandon Park Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shandon Park Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@shandonpark.net
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
73 Shandon Park, Belfast BT5 6NY, UK
Course Description
Shandon Park Golf Club, founded in 1926, is a Private Members' Club with an active membership across all age groups. It is an 18-hole, par 70, 128-acre parkland golf course in leafy east Belfast.The Club is run to provide our members, guests and visitors with a quality golfing experience within a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We do this with a team of professional, highly motivated and trained staff and volunteers. We constantly strive to exceed the expectations of our members, guests, visitors and employees in all areas of our operations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Eric Riley
Opened
1898
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(278 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Shandon Park Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady test of iron control on short par fours where mistimed approaches lead to bogey risks, paired with quick-recovery needs on compact par threes that punish wild tee shots.This course feels like a steady test of iron control on short par fours where mistimed approaches lead to bogey risks, paired with quick-recovery needs on compact par threes that punish wild tee shots.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 685617 yards5136 metersCR 67.0Bogey 88.7Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.6 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 353 | 461 | 315 | 361 | 420 | 351 | 129 | 309 | 3043 | 128 | 454 | 330 | 121 | 321 | 139 | 406 | 356 | 319 | 2574 | 5617 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706280 yards5742 metersCR 70.6Bogey 93.8Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.6 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 379 | 547 | 362 | 402 | 452 | 367 | 143 | 328 | 3338 | 142 | 527 | 349 | 174 | 376 | 172 | 426 | 402 | 374 | 2942 | 6280 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726051 yards5533 metersCR 75.4Bogey 106.0Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 368 | 513 | 343 | 386 | 442 | 358 | 129 | 319 | 3207 | 132 | 521 | 340 | 166 | 368 | 159 | 416 | 392 | 350 | 2844 | 6051 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725617 yards5136 metersCR 72.7Bogey 101.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 52.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 353 | 461 | 315 | 361 | 420 | 351 | 129 | 309 | 3043 | 128 | 454 | 330 | 121 | 321 | 139 | 406 | 356 | 319 | 2574 | 5617 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shandon Park Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Green tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
47% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Shandon Park Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shandon Park Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Green tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
37% match
For Green tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
47% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
64% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
47% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring30%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
56% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion17%
Scoring17%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision24%
Alignment14%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Trajectory14%
52% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization26%
66% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For White tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
18% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
68% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
40% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Aim32%
Scoring30%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
Aim19%
59% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control11%
66% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
25% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Aim16%
51% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy31%
Alignment22%
76% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shandon Park Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Shandon Park Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Shandon Park Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Shandon Park Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shandon Park Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5948 yards. The back tees extend to 6280.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shandon Park Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Shandon Park Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6280.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Shandon Park Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Shandon Park Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6280.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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